Jazz legend Threadgill releases new disc
If you only keep up with jazz on a casual basis, you may not be aware of one of the most imaginative artists in the music: saxophonist-composer Henry Threadgill. His tunes are as quirky as…
If you only keep up with jazz on a casual basis, you may not be aware of one of the most imaginative artists in the music: saxophonist-composer Henry Threadgill. His tunes are as quirky as…
Jonathan Kreisberg, a talented jazz guitarist who has recorded for the local Mel Bay label, is touring on behalf of his 2009 album, “Night Songs,” on the Criss Cross label. Check out an All About…
If you’re into jazz, you’re in for a treat - and a free one, at that. The Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival returns to Webster Groves on Saturday. The event features two stages, with performers swinging their way through…
Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis, who’ll perform at the Touhill in February, has shaken up the jazz community with some decidedly negative remarks about his students. Check out his views here, courtesy of composer-bandleader Darcy James Argue’s blog.
Sonny Rollins, arguably the greatest living jazz saxophonist, is scheduled to perform on Sept. 19 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Along with his peers Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, Rollins set the tone for modern jazz.…
If you like to hear jazz under the sky, you won’t want to miss a festival Saturday in Alton, IL.
Saxophonist Willie Akins, trumpeter Jim Manley, multi-instrumentalist Michael Anthony Fitzgerald and drummer Howard Neal are all set to appear in the…
Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard, who had been scheduled to perform at Jazz at the Bistro from May 27 through 30, will now appear from June 3 through 6. Blanchard’s quintet had originally been scheduled for Feb. 4 through 7.
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If you’re into jazz, an upcoming engagement at Jazz at the Bistro should definitely be on your must-see list.
The club will play host to trumpeter Terence Blanchard, one of the music’s most celebrated artists. Just…
If you’re interested in hearing some new jazz talent, a group performing this weekend at Jazz at the Bistro should fill the bill.
The Jazz St. Louis All-Stars is a combo featuring young, local musicians. Trumpeter and jazz educator Anthony Wiggins…
Jazz saxophonist and St. Louis native Greg Osby can always be counted on for music that’s fresh and innovative. But his next Jazz at the Bistro stint offers a special spin: He’ll be sharing the…